The Gift of Nothing | 
 enlarge | Author: Patrick Mcdonnell
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 24513
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 56
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 6.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 031611488X
EAN: 9780316114882
ASIN: 031611488X
Publication Date: October 5, 2005
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Product Description
DESCRIPTION: Mooch the cat desperately wants to find a gift for his friend Earl the dog, but Earl already has everything. "What do you give a guy who has everything?" Mooch wonders. The answer, of course, is nothing! This simple story features characters from Patrick McDonnell's popular comic strip, Mutts, and has the same depth, charm, and heart that he gives to his daily readers. With delightfully spare illustrations and text, this book has all the makings of a longtime classic, perfect for gift-giving all year round.
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Review of "The Gift of Nothing" December 22, 2008
This book was serendipitous find. My husband and I both love it. "The Gift of Nothing" is about appreciating what we have and the people we have to share with. great book, I would highly recommend it for anyone.
My all-time favorite children's book! October 23, 2008
This is my favorite story to read to my kids. It's understated but smart!
A perfect gift -- for anyone October 1, 2008
McDonnell's newspaper comic is pretty hit-or-miss with me, since he can get pretty heavy-handed sometimes, but this book represents his absolute best work. I generally buy this (along with his "Just Like Heaven") as baby shower gifts, since it's always very well-received and always appropriate. I also have it on my own shelf and buy copies for friends who either are hard to buy for or just need a pick-me-up. The pictures are a delight and the simplicity of the story is just right. Highly recommended.
Wonderful story August 12, 2008
This is a wonderful story about how sometimes the best thing to get someone for their birthday is no "thing" at all. I love how the author gets the story across without using a ton of words--the text is nice and concise. My only slight disappointment is the style of illustrations. I know they're his trademark, but the small, 3-color illustrations don't always hold the interest of the youngest picture book audience.
simple, sweet message June 22, 2008
Good message about real values in a world of too much stuff. My 4 yr old grandson loves this book.
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